[Sexual Healing] Don't Cum to the Party

According to (about.com/sexual statistics) about 80 percent of males and 64 percent of females masturbate from time to time. So it is not uncommon to choke that chicken or rub the muff, the problem is what if you have a roommate. I am pretty sure you would not want your roommate to walk in when you’re feeling yourself (Mac Dre voice), that will cause an everlasting awkwardness between you and your roommate and you will instantly become the target of his jokes and I know you don’t want that. There are maneuvers you can take to prevent this from happening to you.

First off you should know your roommate’s schedule. If you know his schedule this gives you a significant time window to do what you do and not worry about him walking in on you. It will allow you to have some YOU time and not have a fear of being interrupted or caught. This time will become ideal if your roommate goes home for the weekend because you will have three days to rub yourself, hug yourself, and love yourself (not that I have that problem, I’m just saying), no worry, no fear, no interruptions.

You may be able to talk about it to your roommate, but this will be hard because you don’t want your roommate telling everyone “Hey man, my roommate wants to wack off, so that alternative should be out unless that’s your cup of tea. My suggestion is that if you absolutely feel the urge, and cannot hold it no longer, the shower is your answer. You are able to be inside your own steamy domain where you have all the privacy in the world with no outside interruptions, which is maybe the best option. Be discrete, way all options and most of all don’t get caught. hahaha

— Evander Blakley

Whether you are single or not, everyone gets sexually frustrated at some point. But when we get to the point of growing up and going away to college, how are we supposed to deal with this especially with sharing a room with a complete stranger in one room? This is a question that is potentially problematic for both males and females. Whether it involves bring someone back to your room or even just needing some of that “alone time” you have been needing all week, what are some ways you can make sure that this “happy time” of yours will not be interrupted? No one wants to be walked in on or be the one walking in on someone; it can be awkward for both parties.

One of the easiest and most common things to do when trying to help yourself with either masturbation or if you need that special time with someone you are dating, is to learn your roommates schedule. It may be a little more difficult if you have more than one, but I am sure it is still doable. When your roommate is away at class, you know about what time they will be back so you know how much time you have.

This is a conversation that you may also what to have with your roommate. This may be easier for guys than girls, but it is something that should be discussed. For some it may be easier to start off with just going for it and being blunt while others like to beat around the bush. What ways to you let each other know that you need to room? When asked this question, some freshmen shared that they had stickers that decorated their dorm doors. When a specific sticker was missing, that meant that the room was being used.

Another student, a sophomore responded that they use the traditional way is by placing a rubber band on the door handle. This one has been seen in movies and television dramas. One last idea I had received from a classmate was placing a piece of tape over the keyhole to your room, as your roommate tried to unlock the door they would see the tape and hopefully get the hint. These are all great ideas, but I would suggest to make sure that you discuss all options with your roommate and ask as many questions as you need.

— Kylie Fields